Leyland replied: "He's not playing, period. That's the way it is. If the guy's hurt, he's hurt."

Cabrera said, "If I feel better tomorrow, I will play tomorrow. If there is a chance to pinch-hit tonight, I will do it."

Don Kelly played first base against the Kansas City Royals. He replaced Cabrera on Thursday night, and third baseman-shortstop Jhonny Peralta made his major league debut at first. Peralta made a couple slick plays.